Papa Roach shared on their Instagram that Carrie Underwood performed with them in Las Vegas. The collaboration featured their hit song ‘Last Resort.’
“Carrie Underwood joined Papa Roach on stage in Las Vegas for their iconic hit Last Resort,” the band stated in their official announcement. Fans noticed Underwood’s conscious choice to maintain her family-friendly image during the performance.
“Really? Gonna get on stage and act all hard and not even drop the F bomb in the lyrics?” one fan commented. Another fan praised her approach: ‘The way she bleeped out the F word too! A true classy lady.”
The performance showcased a striking contrast. Underwood’s country music background met Papa Roach’s hard rock style as she modified certain explicit lyrics during their collaboration. This unexpected partnership reflects Underwood’s growing interest in rock music.
Consequence revealed Underwood’s previous connection to heavy music. She was seen singing along to Korn’s ‘Freak on a Leash’ and Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ during a recent episode of American Idol.
The event took place at the MGM Grand Arena on April 5, 2025. Loudwire noted the timing’s significance. The performance coincided with the 25th anniversary of ‘Last Resort,’ a song exploring themes of desperation and suicidal contemplation.
People Magazine covered the event as part of Papa Roach’s ‘Rise of the Roach Tour’ with Rise Against. The artists also performed their collaboration, ‘Leave a Light On.’ The song has achieved gold status and supports suicide prevention efforts.
Taste of Country highlighted how this guest appearance complements Underwood’s Las Vegas residency. Her residency will conclude on April 12, 2025. The collaboration demonstrates her ability to excel across different musical genres.
